India Adds Record 6.05 GW Wind Power in FY26, Surpassing 56 GW Total Capacity
In April 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that India achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 Gigawatt (GW) in Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26), marking a major milestone in the Renewable Energy(RE) sector.
About India’s Achievement on Wind Energy:
Record Growth: The addition surpassed the previous record of 5.5 GW set in FY17 and represents a 46% increase over the 4.15 GW added in FY25.
Capacity Milestone: India’s total installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW, strengthening its global position and supporting the target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
States: Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra lead installations supported by favourable policies and hybrid project deployment.
In April 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced that India achieved its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 Gigawatt (GW) in Financial Year 2025–26 (FY26), marking a major milestone in the Renewable Energy(RE) sector.
About India’s Achievement on Wind Energy:
Record Growth: The addition surpassed the previous record of 5.5 GW set in FY17 and represents a 46% increase over the 4.15 GW added in FY25.
Capacity Milestone: India’s total installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW, strengthening its global position and supporting the target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
States: Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra lead installations supported by favourable policies and hybrid project deployment.
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